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LoveAntiques Dealersince Feb 20202604 sales by dealerAvailable for local pick-up
A good quality set of silver salts and spoons in their original fitted case. The salt dishes are elegant boat shapes with reeded detail and two handles. The matching spoons have ball finials. The interior of the salt dishes and the heads of the spoons are all gilded, although there is some wear and fading through use.
Each piece is individually hallmarked for London, 1898, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. The total weight of silver is approximately 178g.
Every piece is in good condition. There are some minor signs of age and use, a few faint surface marks and minor dinks but nothing detrimental. They have been lightly cleaned and polished and are ready for use.
The box is good quality with a silk lining and fitted velvet base and the maker's name in gold under the lid. There are some minor marks inside the box and the thread holding one spoon is broken (see photo) but generally it is clean and tidy. There are some small scuffs around the outside of the box but nothing major and it displays well.
Approximate Measurements of Box :
Length : 8" / 20cm
Width : 6" / 15cm
Approximate Measurements of Salt Dish :
Height : 1 1/2" / 4cm
Width : 3" / 8cm
Depth : 1 3/4" / 4cm
Spoon Length : 2 3/4" / 7cm
The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.
measurements
Width:
20 cm
Depth:
15 cm
measurements
declaration
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd has clarified that the Set of Victorian Silver Salts in Box (LA513275) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being circa 1898
declaration
condition
condition
Every piece is in good condition. There are some minor signs of age and use, a few faint surface marks and minor dinks but nothing detrimental. They have been lightly cleaned and polished and are ready for use.